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people have well grounded Expectations that this important matter will be attended to; for my
own part I wish the World to know that I was Sincere in the part I Took on this Subject. I had
not, nor will I ever have any other than plain, open & undisguised politicks
I should dread as a great Calamity a new general Convention upon this Business. The
form of Government has pointed out an easy method to procure alterations - Congress may
propose to the Legislatures such Amendments as appear to be necessary, and in this way there
can be no hazard, but another Convention might Amount to a dissolution of the Government, I
feel my self obliged therefore to urge you to give our Senators [4] and Representatives such
positive instructions on this Sub ject as may lead to the peace, Security and Tranquility of the
Union--
[Endorsement]
This paper I selected from some hundred pieces of writing of John Hancock the President of the
old Continental Congress which was placed in my hands by a descendent of the Quincys and heir
of John Hancock and therefore I certify to the hand writing.
F. Semmes
